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GlossaryAdrenal Hyperandrogenism

overproduction of male hormones by adrenal glands

Adrenal Hyperandrogenism, also known as Adrenal Androgen Excess, is a condition where the adrenal glands produce an abnormally high level of androgens, which are male sex hormones like testosterone. This can lead to symptoms such as excessive hair growth (hirsutism), acne, and irregular menstrual cycles in women, and can be associated with conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).

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Utilization of Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Analogue to Differentiate Ovarian from Adrenal Hyperandrogenism in Postmenopausal Women

research Utilisation of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogue to differentiate ovarian from adrenal hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women

4 citations , November 2018 in “Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports”

GnRH analogue can help diagnose ovarian causes of high testosterone in postmenopausal women when scans don't show the cause.

research SAT-224 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with Adrenal Hyperandrogenemia and Refractory Hirsutism

April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

Glucocorticoid treatment lowered androgen levels but didn't improve hirsutism or ovulation and caused weight gain.

research Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism in a Patient With an Adrenal Adenoma: How Should We Approach It?

1 citations , July 2015 in “AACE clinical case reports”

Removing both ovaries treated the woman's excess male hormone symptoms.

research Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism Associated With Synchronous Ovarian Brenner Tumor, Bilateral Leydig Cell Tumor, and Adrenal Mass

March 2024 in “Curēus”

A thorough diagnostic process and teamwork are crucial for managing complex hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women.

Case Report: Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism Misled by Adrenal Incidentaloma: A Rare Case of Androgen-Secreting Ovarian Adult Granulosa Cell Tumor and Clinical Implications

research Case Report: Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism misled by adrenal incidentaloma: a rare case of androgen-secreting ovarian adult granulosa cell tumor and clinical implications

January 2026 in “Frontiers in Oncology”

Thorough evaluation and surgery are crucial for managing rare ovarian tumors in postmenopausal women with high androgen levels.

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The possible increased risk of severe Covid-19 cases in men due to higher androgen levels, and how taking medications such as finasteride, dutasteride, spironolactone, enzalutamide, or canabidiol might help mitigate the severity of the disease.

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